Charles Sumner: “Jefferson developed and explained the true principles in a manner…”

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Jefferson developed and explained the true principles in a manner worthy of republican institutions.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner acknowledges Thomas Jefferson's contributions to articulating the principles of republican governance.

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Charles Sumner: “Jefferson developed and explained the true principles in a manner worthy of republican institutions.”